Entertainment
July 22nd 2022 at 13:50
POPE FRANCIS IN CANADA; HOW TO WATCH AND LISTEN ON CBC
CBC News will offer audiences extensive live coverage of Pope Francis' visit to Canada from July 24 to 29, with events in Alberta, Quebec and Iqaluit available on all CBC platforms.
July 20th 2022 at 20:20
NEW TO CBC GEM IN AUGUST 2022
CBC Gem is Canada’s streaming service, offering more than 6500 hours of live and on-demand Canadian programming and a curated selection of acclaimed, best-in-class content from around the world, including more than 800 documentaries, 500 hours of ad-free content for kids and tweens, and a collection of over 200 Canadian feature films. CBC Gem is available free as an app for iOS and Android devices and online at CBCGem.ca, and on TV screens via Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV and A...
July 20th 2022 at 15:06
PROFESSIONAL TRIATHLETES ORGANISATION PARTNERS WITH CBC SPORTS TO PROVIDE BROADCAST AND STREAMING COVERAGE OF THE PTO TOUR & FIRST-EVER PTO CANADIAN OPEN
The Professional Triathletes Organisation and CBC Sports today announced that Canada’s Olympic Network will provide extensive coverage of all PTO Tour events in 2022, live and free-to-all via CBC Sports digital platforms: CBC Gem, cbcsports.ca and the CBC Sports app for iOS and Android devices.
July 20th 2022 at 13:08
CBC ANNOUNCES PARTICIPANTS OF ACCESSCBC PILOT PROGRAM FOR CREATORS WITH A DISABILITY
CBC today announced the 21 participants selected for AccessCBC: A CBC Initiative for Creators with a Disability, the national pilot program from CBC and the ReelAbilities Film Festival Toronto presented by the Miles Nadal JCC (RAFFTO) that provides development opportunities and support to Deaf and disabled creators.
July 15th 2022 at 14:03
THE 2022 POLARIS MUSIC PRIZE SHORT LIST IS HERE
The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, has unveiled the 10 albums on the 2022 Short List.
July 14th 2022 at 13:40
PRODUCTION BEGINS ON SEASON 2 OF HIT CBC ORIGINAL COMEDY ‘SON OF A CRITCH’
CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster, and global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), today announced the start of production on the second season of Mark Critch’s original comedy series “Son of a Critch” in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The series is produced by Project 10 Productions Inc. and Take the Shot Productions in association with CBC and Lionsgate Television. Lionsgate handles worldwide distribution rights outside Canada. The 13-part, half hour comedy stars Mark Critch alongside B...
July 12th 2022 at 14:53
CBC SPORTS TO BRING CANADIANS ALL OF THE ACTION FROM THE 2022 WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS, JULY 15-24
CBC Sports will be the exclusive Canadian home for all of the high-intensity track and field competitions at the 2022 World Athletics Championships, taking place in Eugene, Oregon, USA, from Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 24. Viewers can watch the live events streaming on cbcsports.ca, the CBC Sports App for iOS and Android devices, and CBC Gem, with extensive broadcast coverage on CBC TV and CBC Gem as part of CBC Sports weekend programming throughout the competition. For full broadcas...
July 11th 2022 at 14:11
NIL KÖKSAL NAMED NEW HOST OF CBC RADIO’S AS IT HAPPENS
CBC today announced award-winning journalist Nil Köksal as the new host of the national current affairs show, AS IT HAPPENS. She will step away from her current role with CBC's morning national radio show, CBC NEWS: WORLD REPORT, in late July. Her first day in the host chair, delivering the stories behind the news of the day, will be Monday, September 5.
July 7th 2022 at 16:04
SPHERE MEDIA’S PEABODY AWARD-WINNING CBC/HBO MAX COMEDY SORT OF RELEASES EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK IMAGES FROM SEASON 2 AND WELCOMES NEW CAST MEMBERS
Coming on the heels of winning a Peabody and receiving the Banff Rockie Award for Program of the Year, Sphere Media today revealed Season 2 casting and production details for the critically acclaimed CBC and HBO Max original comedy SORT OF. The series is created by Bilal Baig and Fab Filippo, who also serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Since its debut, SORT OF has made its way into the hearts of viewers from around the world, with many lives having been positively impacted by it...
July 7th 2022 at 13:17
POLARIS MUSIC PRIZE AND CBC MUSIC ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF THE SHORT LIST SUMMER
For the second consecutive year, CBC Music, Polaris’ presenting sponsor, will launch its signature Short List Summer programming to showcase the 10 nominated albums on the 2022 Polaris Short List, which will be revealed July 14 on CBC Music. This programming includes 10 separate Polaris radio specials which will take an in-depth look at each of this year’s Short List nominees, all leading up to the 2022 Polaris Music Prize winner announcement, which will take place on Monday, September 19 at...
June 30th 2022 at 17:51
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL CANADA AND CBC SPORTS TO PROVIDE STREAMING COVERAGE OF FEATURE GAME ON JULY 2
Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) and CBC Sports will provide live streaming coverage of the Canadian Men’s Feature Game taking place this Saturday at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. Audiences from coast-to-coast-to-coast will be able to watch the action on CBC Sports digital platforms including the free CBC Gem streaming service, cbcsports.ca and the CBC Sports app for iOS and Android devices, as well as on WBC’s YouTube channel, when the Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team takes on...
June 30th 2022 at 16:57
CEBL, CBC SPORTS ANNOUNCE 2022 BROADCAST SCHEDULE
With the fourth season of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) just over halfway complete, the CEBL and CBC Sports announced Thursday that 10 of its 2022 regular season and playoff games will air nationally on CBC TV and CBC Gem as part of CBC Sports weekend programming.
June 29th 2022 at 14:26
CBC FILMS WILL BRING CANADIAN FEATURES TO WIDE AUDIENCES ACROSS CANADA EACH WEEKEND FROM JULY-OCTOBER ON CBC TV AND CBC GEM
Today CBC Films announced the lineup of exceptional Canadian features that will be available for free to wide audiences across Canada on CBC TV and CBC Gem each weekend from July to October, with several acclaimed titles having their Canadian network or broadcast premieres.
June 29th 2022 at 13:00
DAVID GRAY RETIRES FROM CBC AFTER 33 YEARS
CBC Calgary announced that CALGARY EYEOPENER host David Gray is retiring from his career at CBC after 33 years. Gray’s final day on air will be Thursday, June 30.
June 28th 2022 at 17:24
CBC TO OFFER CANADA DAY PROGRAMMING ON ALL PLATFORMS
After two years of virtual celebrations and reflection, CBC will offer audiences a full lineup of Canada Day programming across all platforms, showcasing voices, music and perspectives from communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. The full 2022 schedule of Canada Day programming, including how to watch and listen on CBC TV, CBC News Network, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music and CBC Listen can be found below and at CBC.ca/CanadaDay.
June 28th 2022 at 13:31
NEW TO CBC GEM IN JULY 2022
CBC Gem is Canada’s streaming service, offering more than 6500 hours of live and on-demand Canadian programming and a curated selection of acclaimed, best-in-class content from around the world, including more than 800 documentaries, 500 hours of ad-free content for kids and tweens, and a collection of over 200 Canadian feature films. CBC Gem is available free as an app for iOS and Android devices and online at CBCGem.ca, and on TV screens via Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV and A...
June 28th 2022 at 11:49
CBC MUSIC ANNOUNCES TOYOTA SEARCHLIGHT 2022 WINNER AND RUNNERS UP
CBC today announced Toronto-based R&B artist Chad Price as the grand prize winner of CBC MUSIC’S TOYOTA SEARCHLIGHT 202 2 contest.
June 27th 2022 at 22:19
ADRIAN HAREWOOD, CBC OTTAWA NEWS AT 6PM HOST, LEAVING CBC
Today, CBC Ottawa announced the departure of veteran news host Adrian Harewood from its flagship show, CBC Ottawa News at 6pm. With a career at CBC that spans nearly two decades, Harewood has been a staple in the Ottawa community.
June 27th 2022 at 13:32
CBC RETAINS INITIATIVE AS AGENCY OF RECORD
CBC, Canada’s national public broadcaster, and Initiative, an IPG Mediabrands agency, have finalized a new agreement for Initiative to continue to serve as CBC’s media buying agency of record. The new deal follows a thorough and competitive RFP process that began in September 2021.
June 20th 2022 at 16:15
WORKIN’ MOMS BEGINS PRODUCTION ON SEVENTH SEASON OF THE HIT CBC AND NETFLIX ORIGINAL COMEDY
Creator, Executive Producer and star, Catherine Reitman, announces season seven will be the series finale. The final season will premiere in Canada on CBC and CBC Gem in winter 2023, followed by its global release on Netflix.